Indonesia unrest: Govt ready to bring home students if situation worsen


Thousands rallied across Indonesia on September 1, as the military was deployed in the capital after six people were killed in nationwide protests sparked by anger over lavish perks for lawmakers. (Photo by Timur Matahari / AFP)

JOHOR BAHRU: The Higher Education Ministry will take proactive steps, including bringing home Malaysian students, if riots in several regions of Indonesia escalate, said its minister.

Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the ministry, through the Education Malaysia office in the republic, is constantly working with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to monitor the current situation.

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